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News has emerged that Son Heung-min is still talking to Tottenham. For now, there seems to be a good chance of renewing the contract with Tottenham.
The British Spurs Web reported on the 10th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min's agent talked about Son's contract and transfer rumors'
Spursweb denied speculation that Son Heung-min's transfer was imminent and said discussions were underway with Tottenham for a new contract, adding that Son Heung-min's representative denied the transfer rumors surrounding him. It is not true that Son Heung-min makes a request to the Spanish club first or goes to the Turkiye League. I didn't finish talking to Tottenham. Tottenham want to buy time in contract talks. Son Heung-min is expected to agree a long-term deal with Tottenham before the end of this season. It is expected that he will sign a contract of up to three years while keeping his current salary as it is,' he said, explaining that negotiations between Son Heung-min and Tottenham are steadily underway.
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Son Heung-min has recently attracted great attention over the issue of renewing his contract with Tottenham. Son Heung-min, who has devoted himself to Tottenham for the past 10 years, is expected to have no problem renewing his contract at all. Prospects that Tottenham will renew the contract were also poured out throughout the summer transfer market.
Tottenham's exclusive reporter also predicted that he would stay. When asked about Son Heung-min's contract renewal in October, Tottenham reporter Alasdier Gold of England's Football London said, "There is an option to extend the contract until 2026. This means there is a little more time to work on"I'm sure Tottenham will want Son to be with Son in a predictable future because they value him both on and off the field. Son Heung-min also wants to justify the title of legend in the club. By winning anything, he predicted that he would renew his contract.
However, with the sudden news of the failure to renew the contract, everything began to shake. In November, England's TBR Football informed Son Heung-min that Tottenham had no plans to negotiate a contract renewal. Son Heung-min's side was shocked by the club's decision, saying, `Son Heung-min and his camp discussed a new contract with Tottenham, and both sides were positive about the contract extension, but the club seems to have suddenly changed its attitude.'
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There was even news that Tottenham put weight on the option of extending the contract for one year instead of renewing the contract. Leading British media and Tottenham reporters also said that Tottenham will activate a one-year extension option for Son Heung-min to keep him in the team after this season. When asked about renewing the contract in person at a press conference, Son Heung-min also said, `We haven't had any conversations yet" he replied.
Tottenham is silent on both the extension option and the renewal of the contract, so more attention was paid to Son Heung-min's future and choice. Several teams drew attention by linking them with Son Heung-min's name.
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It was rumored that Barcelona, Manchester United, and Real Madrid were transferred. Spain's El Nacional confirmed that director Deku is negotiating a deal to bring him to Barcelona after leaving Tottenham. They are monitoring the situation of star players whose contracts expire next June. Son's most notable name is Son Heung-min's transfer to Barcelona.
British Give Me Sports said, `Son Heung-min is a strong target for Manchester United,' adding, `Manchester United is rumored to be a strong target for Tottenham star Son Heung-min as his contract expires next summer. Son Heung-min, who called Enze Postecoglou a world-class player, must be a welcome player from Manchester United fans. In addition, Real Madrid was also interested.
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The latest news is the rumor of a transfer to Galatasaray. England's Team Talk said on the 10th that `Manchester United are reportedly looking to recruit Victor Osimhen in the January transfer market'`Manchester United currently have a bad striker. Marcus Rashford has come up a bit with form, but Joshua Girksey and Rasmus Hoyloon are far short. Manchester United are one of the teams that wants to sign Osimhen. Osimhen has a €75 million buyout. 'If Osimhen is sold, Galatasaray may be looking for a short-term solution in January as it may be difficult to maintain its lead, but I believe the long-term solution is to recruit Son Heung-min.'"
Manchester United was also mentioned as one of Son's next destinations, but if Osimhen is brought in, it is unlikely that Son will be recruited. The offense is saturated, and it is not easy to handle all the weekly wages. On the other hand, Galatasaray showed steady interest, so there were many judgments that he could be the only candidate to hold Son Heung-min's hand.
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However, with this news, Son Heung-min is expected to put more weight on staying at Tottenham for now. By signing the contract, it seems possible to remain one of Tottenham's best players and a legend.
Also, as expected, if Son Heung-min maintains his weekly salary, which is currently the highest weekly wage in the team, and signs a three-year contract, it can be seen as an unconventional treatment for Tottenham. Tottenham has offered few long-term contracts to players in their 30s or older, and the same goes for high salaries. Even Hugo Lloris, Tottenham's captain and goalkeeper in the past, has never experienced this treatment. Lloris spent 11 years with Tottenham, but after his 30s, he had to leave the team without renewing his contract. Kane, who stayed for 19 years, had already left Tottenham before signing a contract in his 30s and could not sign a special contract with Tottenham for a long-term contract in his 30s.
For Son Heung-min, staying at Tottenham could mean a lot. Son Heung-min has consistently expressed his willingness to remain a Tottenham legend. Considering Son Heung-min's achievements and evaluations at Tottenham, it is also considered a legend that is included in the top 10 in the club's history. Son Heung-min is at the top of the all-time ranking with 424 Tottenham appearances and 167 Tottenham goals. In addition, he ranked first with 88 assists along with Christian Eriksen in Tottenham's career help ranking.
There is a prospect that Son Heung-min can stay at Tottenham for a long time and end his career. If the contract is renewed, it seems clear that fans will welcome it.
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